MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
developments in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
humans
all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
elearning technology organizations
are struggling with
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
these
open education
ventures.
Trainers want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
need for
details
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This exciting new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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